[Hiring] Finance Vacancies @ACIAR

Role Description

We are seeking high performing and motivated individuals to join our team in the following positions:

• Internal Budgets, Payroll and Travel Manager (PN0083)
  • Working under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer, this position manages the agency's internal budget function, working with budget managers in a business partnering model.
  • The role involves strong engagement across the agency, analysing resourcing needs, and making recommendations on resource allocation to the Executive.
  • The role also oversees the agency's centralised travel and payroll functions.
• Financial Accountant (PN0020)
  • Working under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer, this position is responsible for providing sound financial accounting and reporting (internal and external) for the organisation.
  • Includes oversight and management of ledger inputs such as treasury, AP/AR, taxation and assets.

Qualifications

• Australian Citizenship - our successful candidate must be an Australian citizen.
• Mandatory Qualifications/Experience - our successful candidate will possess qualification as a Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or an equivalent certification and/or extensive experience in a similar role.

Requirements

• Security clearance - our successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance.

Company Description

ACIAR is a small agency with a domestic and international focus. It comprises three branches: Research, Partnerships and Corporate. The Corporate branch provides operational management and comprises five sections: Finance, Human Resources, Information and Communication Technology, Procurement, and Business Engagement and Assurance.

• The Finance and Travel Section is responsible for the management and delivery of the financial operations and strategies of ACIAR.
• This includes financial management, accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting and budgeting and development and maintenance of financial policies.
• The section also operates a centralised travel booking team to support ACIAR staff with their travel requirements and associated policies.